Is it a good idea to associate your mattress with the word “plank?” Some sleepers may not think so, but there is definitely a market for firmer mattresses. People with back problems, heavier sleepers, and folks who prefer a more supportive surface should rejoice: The Plank Firm mattress from Brooklyn Bedding is here to give them what they need.
Is this bed the right move for people looking for more support? Is it too firm for side sleepers? My fellow mattress testers and I are here to break it down for you.
We’ve been testing mattresses and sleep products since 2014 and have helped 60,108 people (and 15,622 in 2024 alone) find the new mattress of their dreams. Our review methodology allows us to provide accurate recommendations for all types of sleepers. Over the years, our team of certified sleep science coaches and mattress experts has tested more than 330 beds to determine the best mattress for every type of sleeper.
We also work closely with a network of medical professionals to constantly improve our methodology and advice. Our chief medical advisor, Dr. Raj Dasgupta MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM, helps us ensure accuracy and non-bias throughout our testing process.
Keep reading to see how the Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm performed in categories such as edge support, motion isolation, and more.
The Plank Firm more than lives up to its name with its ultra-sturdy foams and supportive feel. While this bed certainly isn’t for everyone, it should be an ideal fit for back sleepers, stomach sleepers, and combination sleepers who want to feel more on top of their mattress than in it. For more information, check out our video review.
What our tester says:
“I think the Plank Firm is one of the best mattresses for stomach sleepers. Both sides of the mattress, the firm side and extra firm side, should give these sleepers the support they need to keep their hips in line with their shoulders. Back sleepers who like a firmer feel should also be happy on the firm side of the Plank.” – Kenny Timper, staff writer and certified sleep science coach
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Mattress Overview
Brooklyn Bedding was founded in 1995 and gained popularity around 2008 when it began selling its first bed-in-a-box mattress. The brand manufactures all its mattresses at its own factory in Arizona, which eliminates some middleman costs and allows it to pass those savings on to the customer. Brooklyn Bedding has grown into one of the most popular brands currently on the market, with a product line that includes mattresses, pillows, sheets, and foundations.
The Plank Firm is an all-foam mattress made for sleepers who love a firm bed. It has a flippable design, with a Firm and an extra-firm side, allowing sleepers to choose between two different feels. The side with the bed’s logo facing right side up is the extra-firm side.
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Mattress Review Video
Want a quick look at the Plank Firm mattress before digging into the full written review? Check out our video review for an up-close look at its materials and to see how it performed on some of our tests.
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Value
Our testers consider the quality of a bed’s materials and its performance across categories like edge support and customer experience to determine if it’s worth the money. The Plank Firm costs $1,332 for a queen-sized mattress before any discounts, making it a good deal for its dense and supportive construction.
The Plank stacks multiple layers of durable memory foam to offer sleepers strong support and responsiveness. Brooklyn Bedding also uses CertiPUR-US certified foams in all its mattresses, meaning the materials are free from harmful chemicals. Overall, the Plank Firm is worth the price of admission if you’re looking for a dense and supportive all-foam mattress that will give you years of use without draining your wallet.
What Is the Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Made Of?
The Plank Firm is an all-foam, flippable mattress, so its layers work double duty. The support layers on one side become the top layers when the mattress is flipped. When the logo is right side up, the firmer side is on top.
Extra-Firm Cover – Brooklyn Bedding offers an optional cooling cover that uses phase change material. Phase change material is a textile that’s cool to the touch and helps dissipate body heat. It’s a nice addition for hot sleepers but does add around $200 to the price of a queen-sized Plank Firm. Additionally, the quilted top has .75 inches of foam, which provides a little bit of pressure relief before you hit the extra firm support layer.
Extra-Firm Support Layer – Next, you’ll find 6 inches of high-density memory foam that provides responsive and firm support. The Plank Firm is unique in using high-density poly foam in a top layer, as it’s usually found farther down in a bed, to help give the mattress its shape.
Firm Comfort Layer – Below the beefy support layer, you’ll land on 2 more inches of comfortable memory foam. Our testers found that this layer is not as firm as the high-density poly foam, so you might get a bit of sinkage when flipping the mattress on its firm side.
Firm Cover – The cover on the other side of the Plank Firm is virtually identical to the top cover. Here, you’ll find another 0.75 inches of foam quilting.
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Mattress Firmness
So now you know about what’s in the Plank, but how does it feel? My fellow testers and I usually start things off by testing the firmness of a mattress because it’s one of the best indicators of whether or not a mattress will feel comfortable.
As Dr. Dasgupta explains, “If you sleep on a mattress that is too firm or soft for your sleeping position, it will likely lead to pressure points and chronic pain. A mattress that has the firmness you find most comfortable based on your sleeping position, weight, and lifestyle is key to getting restorative sleep.”
True to its name, the Plank Firm certainly has a firm feel. Our mattress testers found the extra-firm side of the Plank Firm to be a 9 out of 10 on the firmness scale, which begins at 1 for the softest and ends at 10 for the firmest. Mattress tester Sosha Lewis says she felt no sinkage on this bed. While this mattress may not be the best option for side sleepers who need pressure relief around their joints, the Plank Firm can work wonders for those suffering from back pain. These sleepers should find themselves perfectly aligned on this mattress without worrying about their hips or shoulders dipping in more than the rest of their body, which can lead to aches and pains in the morning.
Our mattress testers gave the firm side of the Plank a 7.5 out of 10 on the firmness scale. The firm side of the Plank is one level firmer than the industry standard of 6.5, or medium firm. In other words, this side will feel a bit firmer than most beds you find in a mattress showroom.
“I think this bed is great for back sleepers who prefer a very firm bed,” said mattress tester Riley Otis. “My hips and shoulders were aligned, which placed my spine in a straight and neutral position.”
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Mattress Performance
While a mattress’s feel is somewhat subjective, my fellow testers and I also perform numerous tests on every model to offer an objective view of the bed. These tests help us identify which sleepers a mattress is best suited for. Read on to see how both sides of the Plank Firm performed on our tests.
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Pressure Relief Performance
We evaluate pressure relief to determine how well a bed relieves pain and eases tension at pressure points, including the hips, shoulders, and back. People who suffer from aches and pains in these areas need to sleep on a mattress that provides good contouring and pressure relief. “If you’re not getting enough pressure relief from your mattress, it can lead to increased pain, and disrupted sleep,” says Dr. Dasgupta.
To test pressure relief, we use a specialized mat that we roll onto the mattress surface and then lie on in the side- and back-sleeping positions. This mat uses thermal imaging to identify areas of pressure buildup in the body and translates those results into an easy-to-read graphic. This graphic displays low-pressure areas as blue and green. Meanwhile, areas of pressure buildup appear yellow and red. Sleepers in all three weight categories typically experience pressure relief differently. For example, what might feel soft to heavier sleepers will likely feel a lot firmer to lightweight sleepers.
Sosha and Riley invited a lightweight, average-weight, and heavyweight tester into the studio to test pressure relief on both sides of the Plank Firm. After combining the overall pressure relief scores for back and side sleeping, they rated the extra-firm and firm sides a 2.75 and 2.67 out of 5, respectively.
Our lightweight tester, Asha Birjah, said she did not feel comfortable on either side of the Plank Firm. Her average pressure in pounds per square inch (PSI) while side-sleeping on this mattress was 13.50 on the extra-firm side and 12.50 on the firm side, which is a little lower than the overall average PSI of 14.9 for side sleepers. Her back-sleeping results were 12.51 and 10.17, which are both much lower than the overall average of 15.1 for back sleepers. Despite her PSI being lower than the average on both sides of the mattress, Asha still wasn’t thrilled with the Plank’s lack of cushioning. She noted not getting enough contouring around her joints, lower back, and neck.
“I feel like I’m sleeping on a brick,” she said. “The mattress isn’t conforming to me at all and I feel a lot of strain on my neck while lying on it.”
Our heavyweight tester, Marten Carlson, had a higher average PSI in both positions on both sides of the Plank Firm. On the extra-firm side, he had an average PSI of 21.2 on his side and 16.21 on his back. Meanwhile, on the firm side, the pressure map showed an average PSI of 20.3 on his side and 14.98 on his back. As we suspected, heavyweight sleepers will likely sink into the dense memory foam layers more and find more pressure relief than average-weight and lightweight sleepers.
Similarly, our average-weight tester, Jared Meyers, felt like he got good pressure relief around his back despite the Plank Firm’s lack of cushioning. “I don’t feel a lot of pressure,” said Jared. “However, it doesn’t feel like it’s contouring my body. It really does feel like you’re lying on a plank.” His overall average PSI on the firm side was 16.73 on his side and 14.74 on his back, which are higher and lower than the average PSIs, for these sleepers, respectively.
“This is actually pretty good on my back,” said Marten. “I feel like I have good spinal alignment. My bottom is sinking a little more than my shoulders, but not significantly. Overall, I think I would sleep on this bed on my back.”
Based on our testers’ results, I would recommend this mattress to most heavyweight and average-weight back and stomach sleepers. I would not recommend this mattress to folks with joint pain, strict side sleepers, and lightweight sleepers. Lightweight sleepers will likely find this mattress too firm to be comfortable.
As Dr. Shelby Harris, one of our medical advisors, explains, “People with smaller bodies will likely find that a mattress is firmer than those who are heavier.”
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Motion Isolation
We assess motion transfer to see how much movement travels from one side of the bed to the other. This is an essential consideration for anyone who shares their bed with a partner or pet. Our mattress testers, Sosha and Riley, evaluated the motion isolation of the Plank Firm using two tests: the ripple test and the partner test.
During the ripple test, one of our mattress testers gets on the bed next to a bin full of water and rolls around to see how much the liquid sloshes. For the partner test, two mattress testers lie next to each other. One wears a blindfold while the other moves around. The blindfolded tester raises their thumb whenever they can feel movement.
According to Sosha and Riley, both sides of the Plank Firm performed well on the ripple test. They noted very little movement in the container while tossing and turning next to it. However, Riley noticed a little more movement in the container on the firm side of the mattress.
“There was a little more movement in the water container when testing the firm side,” said Riley. “The water rippled and moved slightly, but it did not escape the container.”
During the partner test, Sosha and Riley noticed that they could feel each other’s movements when switching between sleeping positions but couldn’t tell when the other person got in and out of bed. Based on their feedback, I wouldn’t recommend the Plank Firm to couples who frequently toss and turn at night.
“I would give this bed a 3.5 for motion isolation when a partner is changing positions,” said Riley. “I could feel Sosha tossing and turning, but it didn’t bother me too much. I think the Plank’s firmness and bounce hurt its motion isolation. If you have a restless partner, you’ll notice that their bigger movements create a springboard effect on your side of the bed.”
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Responsiveness
Responsiveness refers to how fast a mattress recovers its shape after applying weight and pressure. In most scenarios, mattresses with innerspring coils typically recover quickly, while memory foam models take a few more seconds to return to their original form. Responsiveness is a high priority for combination sleepers or those who shift positions often throughout the night because it makes moving between different sleeping positions easier.
Sosha and Riley gave both sides of the Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm a perfect 5 out of 5 in this category, meaning this bed is highly responsive and easy to maneuver on. The following are the tests we used to get to this number.
Switch test: For the switch test, Sosha and Riley lay on the mattress and assessed how difficult or easy it is to switch between positions. During this test, they found it extremely easy to move on each side of the Plank Firm. These findings aren’t surprising, as firmer mattresses are usually more responsive, even if they are primarily memory foam.
“It was extremely easy to switch positions on this mattress,” said Sosha. “The Plank’s bounciness and lack of resistance made it a breeze to move around. I think that this bed would be fantastic for combination sleepers and sexually active couples.”
Sinkage test: For this test, our Sosha and Riley placed a 53-pound kettlebell onto the mattress and used a ruler to measure how many inches it sank. We measured 1 inch of sinkage on the extra-firm side of the Plank Firm and 4.25 inches on the firm side. In other words, the extra-firm side unsurprisingly falls into the light sinkage category, while the firm side barely falls into our deep sinkage category. To clarify, light sinkage is up to 2.5 inches, moderate sinkage ranges from 2.6 to 4 inches, and deep sinkage is 4.1 inches and up.
Bounce test: Finally, Sosha and Riley performed a bounce test to assess the “springiness” of the Plank Firm mattress. For this test, they climbed a ladder 6 feet above the mattress and dropped a 25-pound steel ball onto it. A yardstick on the wall enabled them to see how high the ball bounced.
The ball bounced 12 inches on the extra-firm side and 26.5 inches on the firm side, which places the Plank Firm in the low bounce and high bounce categories, respectively. For context, low bounce is anything under 8 inches, moderate bounce ranges from 8 to 12 inches, and high bounce is over 12 inches.
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Cooling
When testing cooling, we assess a mattress’s construction first. As an all-foam mattress, the Plank Firm does not incorporate special temperature regulation features to fight heat. If you sleep hot, you can add an optional cooling pillow top to the Plank Firm for an additional fee of $200 before any promotions.
After performing the cooling tests below, our mattress testers awarded the extra-firm side a 4.5 out of 5 and the firm side of the Plank Firm a 3 out of 5. See how our testers got to those scores below.
Thermal gun test: Sosha and Riley used a thermal gun to record the mattress’s temperature before lying on it. Next, they rested on it for 5minutes and measured the temperature again. They recorded an increase of 5 degrees on the extra-firm side of the Plank Firm and an increase of 10.7 degrees on the firm side. For context, if the temperature increases by fewer than 5 degrees, we place the mattress in the excellent cooling category. An increase of 5 to 10 degrees indicates good cooling, 10 to 15 degrees indicates decent cooling, and more than 15 degrees indicates poor cooling.
Based on these results, I think hot sleepers should opt to get the additional cooling top, especially since the Plank Firm doesn’t have much in the way of additional cooling features. However, if you tend to wake up covered in sweat, I would recommend one of our best cooling mattresses for hot sleepers instead.
Cover test: For this test, Sosha and Riley touched the surface of the mattress and observed whether it felt cool to the touch when lying down.
“I don’t think the extra-firm side of the bed feels particularly cool to the touch,” said mattress tester Riley Otis. It doesn’t feel airy, but it doesn’t feel stifling either.”
Feel test: During the thermal gun test, our mattress testers also paid attention to their body temperature and whether they could feel the Plank Firm mattress warming up. Neither Riley nor Sosha felt it heat too much while testing it on both sides. However, after getting off the bed and using the thermal gun to measure how much heat built up where they were lying, it was apparent that hot sleepers may have trouble falling asleep on either side of the Plank Firm mattress.
“The temperature increased more than 10 degrees, but I didn’t feel warm while I was lying on it,” said mattress tester Sosha Lewis. “Because of the temperature increase on the firm side, I wouldn’t recommend it to hot sleepers. However, since I didn’t feel warmer from the beginning to the end, I think that this bed would be fine for folks who sleep neutral or tend to get cold at night.”
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Edge Support
Our mattress testers evaluate the edge support on every mattress to determine how reliable its perimeter is. Superior edge support allows you to lie and sit on the edges and corners of your mattress without its layers collapsing too much beneath you.
Edge support is vital for couples, people with bigger bodies, or those who enjoy spreading across the bed surface. We also use it to help measure mattress durability, as a bed with sturdy sides is less prone to sagging over time. As Dr. Dasgupta explains, “Durable mattresses usually always have a strong support core and good edge support. A high-quality mattress should provide long-lasting, consistent support and maintain its structural integrity over time.”
Sosha and Riley gave the extra-firm side a 4.4 out of 5 and the firm side a 3.8 out of 5 in this category. In other words, the Plank Firm has solid edge support overall, but the extra-firm is a better option for folks who bear down on the perimeter to stand up in the morning.
Tape measure test: This test involved stacking weights on top of each other directly on the edge of the bed. Sosha and Riley repeated this process three times using three weight stacks — a 99-pound stack, a 154-pound stack, and a 198-pound stack. Next, they used a tape measure to measure the sinkage.
This test simulates how much the perimeter of a mattress might sink when sleepers in various weight categories sit or lie on the edge. The 99-pound stack represents lightweight sleepers, while the 154-pound and 198-pound stacks represent average-weight and heavyweight sleepers, respectively.
On the extra-firm side, Sosha and Riley found that the results ranged from 1.5 inches for the lightest stack (representing lighter sleepers) to 2.5 inches for the average-weight stack and up to 3 inches for the heaviest stack. Meanwhile, on the firm side, those measurements were 3 inches, 4 inches, and 6 inches, respectively.
Based on these results, folks across all the weight categories shouldn’t notice much sinkage on this mattress and they will likely feel like they aren’t getting much cushioning. However, sleepers with bigger bodies might find that the firm side of the Plank is softer and less supportive than the extra-firm one.
Seated test: For this test, Sosha and Riley sat on the sides and edges of the mattress and stood up several times. During this test, they found that there was a good amount of sinkage and that neither side did a great job of supporting them while sitting down. Sosha gave the extra-firm side a 3 out of 5 on the seated test, while Riley only awarded the firm side a 2 out of 5.
“When my bottom is fully on the bed, I feel pretty supported on the extra-firm side,” explained Sosha. “However, I can’t reach the ground unless I scoot to the very edge. When I do this, the bed sinks more than I would like to see.”
Riley’s experience with the firm side wasn’t much better. She said, “I was not impressed by the edge support on the Plank Firm. I felt pretty unstable, and the closer to the edge I was, the less secure I felt.”
Full body test: This test is just like the seated test, except instead of sitting, our testers lay directly on the edge of the bed in different sleeping positions. Both Sosha and Riley found that both sides of the Plank Firm performed better during this test.
Sosha gave the extra-firm side of the Plank Firm a 4 out of 5 on the full body test. “I felt very supported on my side, lower back, and stomach,” she said. “I always think that the back and stomach feel more secure when sleeping on the edge because you have more surface. However, I also felt secure on my side.”
Similarly, Riley found herself pleasantly surprised by the firm side of the Plank Firm during the full body test. She awarded its performance a perfect 5 out of 5 on this test.
“Surprisingly, I felt very supported when lying directly on the edge,” said Riley. “I didn’t notice any sagging or sinking, and my body felt lifted. I definitely felt more supported when lying on the edge versus sitting.”
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Mattress Performance For Couples
Based on Riley and Sosha’s experience, I don’t think the Plank Firm is the right choice for many couples. If both partners prefer a very firm mattress that they can spread out on, the Plank Firm could be a home run for them. However, this mattress tends to get hotter than other mattresses we’ve tested. Additionally, Riley and Sosha reported feeling each other tossing and turning during the couple’s motion transfer test, meaning it’s probably not the best choice for those who are easily disturbed at night.
I think the Plank Firm has very limited applications for couples. I suggest these folks take a look at our list of the best mattresses for couples instead.
Other Performance Factors to Consider
Sosha and Riley covered a lot of ground on testing day, but there are still a few things you should consider before you hit “add to cart” on the Plank Firm.
Sex
A mattress’s responsiveness can also help assess how it would perform during sex. The best mattresses for sex should offer couples plenty of bounce for easy maneuverability. The Plank Firm is surprisingly responsive for an all-foam bed, meaning sexually active couples should have no trouble moving around on this mattress.
Noise
Thankfully, you won’t notice a peep out of the Plank Firm. This mattress does not make any noticeable sound at all. The memory foam in this mattress is so firm that it does not make a noise while releasing air. It’s also quieter than most hybrid mattresses because it doesn’t have any springs.
Base Compatibility
Since the Plank is so firm, we do not recommend using it with an adjustable base. During testing, Sosha noticed that this mattress would not bend at all with the base, causing it to actually rise off its surface.
Durability
To calculate a mattress’s durability score, we average the edge support, materials, and warranty scores. Edge support is a durability indicator because strong support systems can prevent premature sagging. High-quality materials also last longer than cheap materials, and the mattress’s warranty can provide further insight into how long the company expects the mattress to last.
With 4.4-star edge support on the extra-firm side and 3.8-star edge support on the firm side, 4-star materials, and a 5-star warranty, the Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm has two final durability scores of 4.47 (extra-firm side) and 4.27 (firm side). Based on these factors, I firmly (no pun intended) believe that this mattress should last 10 years or more of everyday use.
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Performance Scores
| Test | Product Score | Average Score |
| Firmness | 9 (Extra Firm) and 7.5 (Firm) | 6.7 |
| Pressure Relief Side | 2.00 (Extra Firm) and 2.00 (Firm) | 3.5 |
| Back Pressure Relief | 3.50 (Extra Firm) and 3.33 (Firm) | 4 |
| Motion Isolation | 4.33(Extra Firm) and 3.67 (Firm) | 3.9 |
| Responsiveness | 5 (Both sides) | 4.2 |
| Cooling | 4.50 (Extra Firm) and 3 (Firm) | 4.2 |
| Edge Support | 4.40 (Extra Firm) and 3.80 (Firm) | N/A |
| Bounce Height | 12 inches (Extra Firm) and 26.5 (Firm) | 15.8 inches |
| Bounce Rating | Moderate and high | High |
| Sinkage Height | 1 inch (Extra Firm) and 4.25 (Firm) | 3.25 inches |
| Sinkage Rating | Light and deep | Moderate |
| Sex Score | 3 (Both sides) | N/A |
| Noise | 5 (Both sides) | 4.3 |
| Off-Gassing | 5 (Both sides) | N/A |
| Trial Period | 4 | N/A |
| Warranty | 4.5 | N/A |
| Full Rise | 5 | N/A |
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Sleeping Position and Body Weight
Body weight significantly influences how a mattress feels. Generally, lightweight people tend to experience mattresses as firmer than those of average-weight folks or those with bigger bodies. To give better recommendations, our team includes testers from all three weight categories. Each tester evaluates every mattress in three different sleeping positions to help us provide tailored suggestions based on both body weight and sleep preferences.
Before we dive into our recommendations, though, we want to recognize that people come in all shapes and sizes, and people of every size deserve a mattress that works for their body type. We use the weight categories light, average, and heavy to more easily categorize sleepers based on how mattresses will perform for their body type, as most mattresses are designed for the group we call “average” (130 to 230 pounds).
As a general takeaway, lighter sleepers don’t require as much support as average-weight sleepers, and mattresses will tend to feel firmer to them. On the other hand, heavy sleepers tend to need more support than average-weight sleepers and sink into the mattress more. As far as sleeping positions go, side sleepers tend to need a softer mattress while stomach sleepers usually need a firmer, more supportive one. Back sleepers are usually somewhere in the middle.
Is the Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm a Good Mattress for Light Sleepers (Under 130 pounds)?
- Light Back Sleepers – Light back sleepers who prefer a firmer sleep surface should be able to doze off happily on the firm side of the Plank. This side of the mattress should help relieve pressure to the lumbar area.
- Light Side Sleepers – Because these sleepers need a mattress that provides cushioning around high-pressure areas, I’d tell them to shy away from either side of this mattress. Instead, I’d recommend one of our best soft mattresses.
- Light Stomach Sleepers – I think that the less firm side of this mattress will also be a hit for these sleepers. Stomach sleepers need a supportive surface to prevent their hips from sinking too deep.
Is the Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm a Good Mattress for Average-Weight Sleepers (130–230 pounds)?
- Average-Weight Back Sleepers – I think either side of this mattress should work for these sleepers, as it will keep their back in a healthy alignment and swiftly respond to pressure.
- Average-Weight Side Sleepers – I think that these sleepers will find that both sides of the Plank will be too firm. Our best mattresses for side sleepers should offer a better-focused approach to all their needs.
- Average-Weight Stomach Sleepers – The Plank Firm is a solid choice for average-weight stomach sleepers. Both its firm and extra-firm sides should offer the right amount of support to align these sleepers’ hips and shoulders.
Is the Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm a Good Mattress for Heavy Sleepers (over 230 pounds)?
- Heavy Back Sleepers – Back sleepers with bigger bodies should sleep comfortably on the extra-firm side of the Plank. However, some sleepers in this weight category might find that this bed is too thin for them at only 10 inches tall. For a more supportive option, check out our best mattresses for heavy people.
- Heavy Side Sleepers – The Plank Firm’s firm side might work for side sleepers in this weight category who want a firmer feel. However, these folks still may need a softer mattress to achieve the ideal pressure relief for their shoulders and hips.
- Heavy Stomach Sleepers – Heavy stomach sleepers should feel firm support to prevent their hips from sinking into this mattress, particularly on the extra-firm side.
My Final Thoughts About the Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Mattress
Before we finish this Plank Firm mattress review, I’d like to leave you with my final thoughts about this firm bed. This mattress should be a perfect fit for folks wanting a supportive sleep surface. However, its lack of cushioning and cooling features may alienate other sleepers.
Who I Recommend the Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm For
- I think the Plank Firm is a good choice for most stomach sleepers. Both sides of the mattress, the firm side and extra firm side, should give these sleepers the support they need to keep their hips in line with their shoulders.
- Back sleepers who like a firmer feel should be happy on either side of the Plank. It should give them the support they need for a nice and straight spinal alignment.
- The Plank Firm could be a winner for combination sleepers. It has a bouncy and “on top” of the bed feel, which should make switching positions easy.
Who I Don’t Recommend the Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm For
- I wouldn’t recommend the Plank Firm to side sleepers. Both sides are too firm to offer them the contouring and deep pressure relief they need.
- Similarly, I wouldn’t recommend a bed this firm to people who suffer from hip or shoulder pain. These folks typically need a softer mattress with more sinkage that will give them pressure relief around those sensitive areas.
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm Pricing and Sizing
Price can be a deciding factor for many shoppers. Overall, the Plank Firm is an affordable mattress, with some sizes costing under $1,000 before discounts. To save even more, check out our Brooklyn Bedding Coupons.
| Size | Dimensions | Price |
| Twin | 38″ x 75″ | $749.00 |
| Twin XL | 38″ x 80″ | $849.00 |
| Full | 53″ x 75″ | $999.00 |
| Queen | 60″ x 80″ | $1332.00 |
| King | 76″ x 80″ | $1532.00 |
| California King | 72″ x 84″ | $1532.00 |
Brooklyn Bedding Policies
When buying a new bed, it’s important to make sure you have all the details, including how to make returns and the terms of the warranty and sleep trial. Here’s an overview of Brooklyn Bedding’s policies.
| Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty |
| Sleep Trial Period | 120-night trial |
| Shipping/Returns | Free shipping and free returns after 30 days |
| Unboxing | A slight off-gassing odor that dissipates after 24 hours. The Plank Firm weighs between 60 and 105 pounds, depending on the size, so we recommend a team lift if possible. |
| Full Rise | The mattress fully decompressed and was ready to use 24 hours after unboxing. |
| Customer Reviews | This bed earned 4.7 stars on the Plank website based on 3,649 customer reviews. |
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm vs. Competitors
At this point, you know all about the ins and outs of the Plank Firm. However, you might be curious about how it performs head-to-head with offerings from other mattress brands. I’ve compared the Plank to popular mattresses from competing brands below.
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm vs Saatva Classic
The Saatva is an innerspring mattress with two layers of coils. It’s firm and supportive (though not quite as firm as the Plank) and comes in three different firmness levels: Plush Soft, Luxury Firm, and Firm.
- Price: Since the Saatva is a luxury mattress, it is more expensive than the Plank Firm for a queen-sized mattress at $2,099 before any discounts. Meanwhile, a queen-sized Plank Firm starts at $1,332.
- Sleeping position: Both mattresses are a good choice for back sleepers and stomach sleepers, but the Saatva has its Plush Soft model, which is going to be the better option for side sleepers.
- Cooling: The Saatva performed better in cooling than the Plank Firm, likely due to its innerspring construction that allows more air to flow through the mattress.
- Body weight: Even though both mattresses are excellent options for heavy sleepers, the Plank Firm is going to be more supportive for heavy stomach sleepers.
Learn more in our full Saatva mattress review.
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Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm vs Saatva Contour5
Like the Plank Firm, the Contour5 is an all-foam mattress, but softer. While we wouldn’t exactly call it a plush mattress, it came in at a 6.5 out of 10 on our mattress firmness scale — medium firm, rather than extra-firm.
- Price: The Contour5 is more expensive than the Plank Firm at $2,999 for a queen before any discounts.
- Sleeping position: Both mattresses are good options for back sleepers. However, stomach sleepers are going to fare better on the Plank Firm thanks to its additional support. Side sleepers will enjoy the Contour5’s softer memory foam layers more.
- Cooling: The Contour5 has better cooling abilities thanks to its built-in airflow channels and gel infusions.
- Body weight: The Plank Firm is definitely the better option for heavy sleepers. Lightweight sleepers should appreciate the Contour5’s cushioning memory foam.
Learn more in my full Saatva Contour5 mattress review.
Contour5
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Other Models From Brooklyn Bedding
So, you’ve seen how the Plank Firm measures up against other popular mattress brands, but where does it fall among Brooklyn Bedding’s other models? Let’s find out.
Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm vs Aurora Luxe
Equipped with luxury features and a support layer of springs, the Brooklyn Aurora Luxe is an excellent choice for those seeking a posh sleeping experience. It has the same firmness as the Plank’s firm side, coming in at a 7.5 out of 10 on our mattress firmness scale. However, the Aurora Luxe includes a few more bells and whistles like zoned coil support, phase change material, and cooling memory foam.
- Price: As Brooklyn Bedding’s luxury option, the Aurora Luxe runs significantly more expensive than the Plank Firm at $2,265 for a queen-sized mattress.
- Sleeping position: We recommend the Plank Firm for stomach sleepers and the Aurora Luxe for side sleepers, who should love the cushioning provided at their shoulders and hips. Both options should work well for back sleepers.
- Cooling: The Aurora Luxe definitely wins here. Its coils allow for plenty of airflow, and there are extra cooling features such as its GlacioTex phase change material cover and TitanCool memory foam.
- Body weight: The Plank Firm is more supportive than the Aurora Luxe, making it the better option for heavy sleepers.
Learn more in my full Aurora Luxe mattress review.
Brooklyn Bedding Aurora Luxe Mattress
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Brooklyn Bedding Plank Firm vs Signature Hybrid
Brooklyn Bedding’s most popular mattress, the Signature Hybrid is a medium-firm bed with a layer of springs. Where we found the Plank Firm to be firm and responsive, we thought the Signature Hybrid had an optimal blend of comfort and support.
- Price: At the time of writing this review, the Plank Firm and Signature Hybrid are the same price for a queen-sized mattress at $1,332 before any discounts.
- Sleeping position: Both options are good for back sleepers, but the Signature Hybrid is a more sensible choice for side sleepers, with the Plank Firm being better for stomach sleepers.
- Cooling: A hybrid mattress is often going to be cooler than a foam mattress, so the Signature Hybrid wins out in this category.
- Body weight: With more firmness and support, the Plank Firm is going to be the better choice for sleepers with bigger bodies.
Learn more in my full Brooklyn Signature Hybrid mattress review.
Brooklyn Bedding Signature Hybrid
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Financing options are available for this mattress.
Our Review Process
At Sleepopolis, our team of certified sleep science coaches personally test each mattress. We start by unboxing the mattress to figure out how difficult (or easy) it is to get the mattress from the box to the bed. Then, we spend time lying on the bed in different positions, taking time to assess it on our backs, stomachs, and sides. Next, we perform our Sleepopolis tests, using specialized tools to measure qualities like motion transfer, bounce, and pressure relief. Our last step is to open up the mattress and take a look at each layer. These steps allow us to give our final verdict on the mattress.
Plank Firm Mattress Policies and FAQs
How much does the Plank Firm cost to ship?
The Plank Firm ships free within the continental United States, but costs start at $125 when shipping to Alaska or Hawaii.
Does the Plank come with a trial period?
Yes, Brooklyn Bedding has a 120-night sleep trial for mattresses only.
Does Brooklyn Bedding offer a mattress warranty with the Plank?
Yes, Brooklyn Bedding offers a lifetime limited warranty on all its mattresses.
Will I need to rotate my new Plank mattress?
Yes. Brooklyn Bedding recommends rotating your Plank 180 degrees every six to eight months.
Sources
- Priego Quesada, J. I., Gil-Calvo, M., Lucas-Cuevas, A. G., Aparicio, I., & Pérez-Soriano, P. (2017). Assessment of a mattress with phase change materials using a thermal and perception
